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Werner Molders Pilot	posted 05-28- 11:58 PM Perhaps its just me, but since the contest ended I've felt like there is little if any news about what's being worked on around here (obviously this excludes guys like Nat, but in general I mean). Now there are two explanations to this, either a lot of people are on SDOE sabbatical right now, or they're so consumed by their projects they don't have the time to fill us in. So if you wouldn't mind, please take a second and leave a post indicating what you're working on, and if possible, progress/ETA. Many thanks! For the record, I am working on the new BCATP website, and I may have some exciting news on that front in the near future. I'm also helping Esox and PR & the SDOE War crew. Werner ------------------ It's coming... The NEW bcatp! Stay tuned for details! IP: Logged
Pang Pilot	posted 05-29- 12:32 AM I'm working with Sv on the Albatros Dva and Se5a (a little) FM's. I also am working on airfoils for the WWI projects with some good results this weekend. I think there is some light at the end of the tunnel for reliable airfoil data. I have a fun project on the board, kinda on hold right now...the Volksplane. What can I say? I saw it in Popular Science when I was a kid, and always dreamed of flying one. It's just about completed as a model, but not in the game yet. ------------------ Pang 33rd~GS 33rd Strike Group IP: Logged
Nat Pilot	posted 05-29- 01:15 AM Personaly, I'm still having alot of problems altering terrain tile material values, so for the time being I've put PAC on a backburner before I throw the puter out the window! So, as you've seen, I just finished that sub (only took 2 hours anyway), and I'm moving in with the PBY team and doind alot on that right now, as usual though I'm sure there will be other little side projects along the way, and I will be back trying to sort out my terrain problems aswell, it's not dead, just taking a nap ~Nat~ IP: Logged
Spanky the Mad Dog Pilot	posted 05-29- 01:46 AM Spanky here... Well the P40 is on hold right now. I'm learning more modeling right now, trying to wrap my head around lofting and fit deformation. The new project I have picked to learn it and have some fun is this. Its the Me Libelle (dragonfly, you can really see it in the shape) Heres the data the luft 46 site has on it: --------------------------- This Miniaturjäger (Miniature Fighter) project carried the "powered egg" design to the extreme. The short, egg-shaped fuselage held the single He S 011 jet engine and exausted beneath a long boom which held the V-tail. The Messerschmitt "Libelle" (Dragonfly) also utilized a retractable, tricycle undercarriage. Details of what armament to be fitted are unknown. Span: 7 m (22' 11.8") Length: 7.3 m (23' 11.6") Max. Speed: Unknown ---------------------- As you can see thats not much to go on. AND after we got our hearts set on it we noticed theres no rudder. LOL Anyway it will be a high performance bomber intercepter with very little pilot armor and low range. Thats what it looks like to me anyways. Probly do a small hidden rudder to emulate the rudder action that v tails do. heres a link to luft46s info and pic links on it. http://users.visi.net/~djohnson/mess/melibel.html If anyone has any concrete data on this sucker let me know. I kinda like the fact that I can guesstimate everything right now besides the shape though LOL. Don't worry though I'm basing it all in reality, it will be fast and have a good punch but be VERY fragile and short range althought more range then the 163. [This message has been edited by Spanky the Mad Dog (edited 05-29-2000).] IP: Logged
slk unregistered	posted 05-29- 02:13 AM SMD, I know were not as close as we use to be but, hey thats pretty cool... Psi IP: Logged
goth Pilot	posted 05-29- 02:15 AM G;ad to see somebody working on the dragonfly. I saw it on a Luft '46 page and instantly fell in love. I wanted to try to do it myself, but I couldn't make a 3d model of a brick. Can't wait to try her out! ------------------ goth =FC= IP: Logged
Spanky the Mad Dog Pilot	posted 05-29- 02:20 AM Spanky here... No hard feelings Psi Yeah its pretty damn sweet looking. I'm thinking 2 30mm cannons with 80 rpg not much range but plenty of speed and it really looks like it could glide really good. IP: Logged
Tailslide Pilot	posted 05-29- 02:22 AM -more detail work on yak cockpit, gear -FM update for 190A4 with more accurate chord/section area measurements -more DM updates for Yak -started a new SDOE mission editor TS IP: Logged
Laika 801 Pilot	posted 05-29- 05:22 AM Current Projects/status: - Pe2FT ("light" Version full of tradeoffs ) -->Status: Outside is done (except some deatil stuff, and it seems I had to remodell the wings, cause onDetach (obModel (...)) does not work), Inside - half done, no DM, no FM = still 4-6 weeks for the first beta release - secret fighter project+tutorial -->Status: I'll wait till the vrml/ops thing is out - new map --> planing phase - research, many tests with mesh construction/optimization etc., could be Leningrad (with a part of the city), should be "user-friendly" = small dl-size, good FPS rates etc. - When all this is done (or in a good beta phase) I probably will take a look at the Il-10 or Il-10 sturmovik - We'll see IP: Logged
wakeup tailgunner Pilot	posted 05-29- 06:59 AM Done a few model alterations and now I feel ready for a big challenge. Laika said the best way to learn was to do it, so here goes The Dornier Do335 I love it, and the variations all look fun Progress so far: Basic model done ( big bits look good) It flies, but I have had real problems balancing it. Right wing drops like a brick at low speed. When I have it cracked, I plan a full range of versions. Fighter: 2 15mm cannon + cenral 30mm Zerstorer: 5! 30mm cannon Nightfighter: as per fighter, but with second seat above and behind If I can crack the black art of open plane, this thing should be loads of fun. Anyone got any info on how this baby went? Have cutaways and specs IP: Logged
wakeup tailgunner Pilot	posted 05-29- 07:02 AM Oh yes, and I nearly forgot... Ostwind, Wirbel wind to replace the tacky flakpanzer the game shipped with, AND THE BISMARK. Modelling almost done, just the guns to do now. This is the fun part!!! When thats all done, I plan a little bit of terrain.... SICILY complete with a smoking mount Etna..... All I need to do now is learn how to get by without sleep..... IP: Logged
Ronin Pilot	posted 05-29- 07:21 AM Of course the big project from SDOE WWI folks is the first Plane Pack for WWI! Aircraft for the pack have been in testing the past two weeks. A WWI PP beta should be out shortly! Nieuport 17c1- I've been working on the FM and DM for my Nieuport 17. Right now I'm wading though creating the Eiffel 52 & 53 airfoils. Nieuport 11- Once the N17 FM/DM is pretty tight I'll be releasing the Nieuport 11 'bebe'. This model will capture the structure and FM changes of the N11 based on my N17 model. ...and here is my other project already under way! ------------------ Ronin's Current Projects... Handley Page O/4oo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nieuport 17c.1 IP: Logged
mposis Pilot	posted 05-29- 08:11 AM Under construction: IJN Carrier Zuikaku Mitsubishi J2M3 Raiden In the plan: Ju-87G Tankbuster ------------------ [This message has been edited by mposis (edited 05-29-2000).] IP: Logged
Werner Molders Pilot	posted 05-29- 08:48 AM mposis - 87??? For real man??? SWEET^100!!! Where's the champagne, we're FINALLY going to fly a STUKA! ------------------ It's coming... The NEW bcatp! Stay tuned for details! IP: Logged
jedi Pilot	posted 05-29- 08:54 AM My projects: Still tinkering with the Corsair (cockpit next) Lancaster Special (Dam Buster & Grand Slam) 95% complete B-25H (about 10% complete) "Team" projects: Dauntless (60% or so finished) Updated P-51D (not sure of current status) "Project X" (not mine to talk about, just helpin') ------------------ --jedi-- IP: Logged
Jeeves Pilot	posted 05-29- 09:11 AM I am willing to hire myself out to any of the plane builders who need training missions done for their planes. I am not a half-bad mission-maker and am presently trying to tweak my first WWI campaign before starting a second. ------------------ Brought to you by the campaign for a better Dauntless! IP: Logged
Laika 801 Pilot	posted 05-29- 11:19 AM ...updating the I-16... IP: Logged
gterl Pilot	posted 05-29- 11:20 AM still on the FIAT G-50 gt IP: Logged
slk unregistered	posted 05-29- 11:38 AM I'm with Jeeves, I'm NOT a builder but if there is a test or a mission or even text you need done I'll help. Psi Spanky if ya need anything well drop me a line... IP: Logged
Raider Pilot	posted 05-29- 12:10 PM The Pony Team (Zoycite, Pang-already did the FM, Jedi and I) are still updating the P-51D, some of the latest updates: Fixed fuel gauge, Clock now works Landing gear indicators work working on lots more stuff. Will try and keep you posted. ------------------ Raider 33rd~GS Raiders Site IP: Logged
Pachy Pilot	posted 05-29- 12:12 PM Just as my sig shows... ...however the Tempest was ALMOST lost in a Windows filesystem crash (note I don't say a HD crash, because I'm pretty sure Fenetres98 is at fault here) hopefully I had a copy somewhere. This has slowed me down a little but I have fixed the dissapearing polygons on the fuselage and reworked the canopy area (not perfect yet however). The FM is also a work in progress with the help of lfbpro as test pilot and Fred Mailhos as historical expert. Right now it flies well, it eats D9's for breakfast. Offline that is. 109Ks are a little trickier (I really love that plane). I also started working on a skin. Unless some skin expert takes care of this hint hint I will post a pic when back from work. ------------------ Pachy perso.club-internet.fr/gledimet IP: Logged
Sebulba Pilot	posted 05-29- 12:44 PM Im working on the Fw Triebfugel, PfalzDIII, Hannover, and a nice looking German WWI Bomber. The Triebfugel, I think, is dead. Its FM is damn near impossible. If any body wants the 3d model or sm file, let me know. The PfalzDIII, Its looking great, its got a skin, you can fly it, and needs a cockpit, here is a pic...oh, dont mind the color probs, they've been fixed The Hannover, well, with my new knoledge I can go farther than the fuse, he he he. And the German WWI Bomber, its looking ass kickin, despite the skrewed up FM. IP: Logged
Robert Pilot	posted 05-29- 12:59 PM I´m working on a SAAB J21 fighter/attack a/c. All parts except cockpit, canopy and prop are done. They are also textured. But right now it only has one LOD. I have just begun importing and assembling the .objs for the second time since I screwed up a DOF the last time and couldn´t get it to work properly any other way. To do: Assemble the models Do a cockpit w. canopy (the J21 had an ejection seat, don´t know if I am able to do that) Do the LODS FM When the J21 is done I will perhaps also do what the original engineers did, a jet version of the same plane, the J21R with a Goblin engine. If you like to see pictures of the real plane use this link: http://www.hotel.wineasy.se/ipms/stuff_eng_detail_j21.htm /Robert [This message has been edited by Robert (edited 05-29-2000).] IP: Logged
Jaguar Pilot	posted 05-29- 01:13 PM Right now I'm working on the Dauntless, after thats finished, I will return to my Huey. Incase you forgot........ http://members.xoom.com/_XMCM/Huey99/ D'OH! stupid xoom and their picture policy! ------------------ Cheers! Jaguar The FS Hangar [This message has been edited by Jaguar (edited 05-29-2000).] [This message has been edited by Jaguar (edited 05-29-2000).] [This message has been edited by Jaguar (edited 05-29-2000).] IP: Logged
Diego Lozano Pilot	posted 05-29- 02:05 PM Midway terrain: on hold for a while. Working with someone on a temporary fix for the Italian nation- no planes! A "new" 4 engined bomber anyone? IP: Logged
Zurawski Pilot	posted 05-29- 02:14 PM Got a tastey F86e in the works ... IP: Logged
Pachy Pilot	posted 05-29- 03:57 PM prop size and orientation now correct. Spins in the right way also (counterclockwise). Due to unsuccessful first attempts with engBackwards and propBackwards I had a Tempest trying to take off tail first... very funny. However still LOTS of things to do!!! ETA: "when it's done". ------------------ Pachy perso.club-internet.fr/gledimet IP: Logged
Private Roger Pilot	posted 05-29- 04:09 PM Get that Aircraft out now Mister! And thats an order! Oh, wait....I'm not an officer! Yikes! Never mind. Looks good, I'll be pleased to wait as long as you think is necessary sir. PR=FC= IP: Logged
Royohboy Pilot	posted 05-29- 04:21 PM Ju 188 - waiting for FM and DM work, I am waiting for my Ju 188-book to arrive to have the data I need Ju 88C-6/Ju 88P - waiting for some final touches, first of all I want to get the big gunpod dropable (still experimenting, not really satisfied yet) Ju 88G-1 - actually waiting for the Ju 188 to be finished; I'll merge back some changes from the 188 to the 88G-1 Terrain - experimenting a lot with it; most of all getting real data into SDOE-terrain (GTOPO30 DEMs); I haven't really gotten anywhere yet. I know how to deal with DEMs, butI really suck at 3D-programming (calculating polygon and vertex normals, UV-mapping coords, etc.) What I have in mind is creating a more realistic Rhineland-terrain (I live there, and I tell you SDOE's Rhineland is nowhere near the real thing), but I'm too lazy to do it the hard way (like Nat does it). BTW, Nat, what's the problem with changing the terrain-materials? Did the program I wrote suck? Let's see what I can do about it. IP: Logged
Sv Pilot	posted 05-29- 06:24 PM - WWI Pack - Airfoil Editor - FM tutorials - Trying to learn how to edit terrains My AC3D is dead - I will blow away my system and rebuild as soon as the WWI pack is done ------------------ -Sv =FC= WWI in SDOE! IP: Logged
Army puke SFC Pilot	posted 05-30- 06:49 PM I'm just painting all the planes in SODE to camo scheme. ---------------------------------- (waiting for someone to model a footsoldier for SDOE) IP: Logged
Nat Pilot	posted 05-30- 06:56 PM Roy, no it didn't suck.. LOL, it seems to be am inherant problem, that changing the material removes textures, and I wasn't able to retexture them for some reason, max wouldn't let me anymore... one problem after another.. lol IP: Logged
Razer Pilot	posted 05-30- 07:12 PM Ki-61 is on hold as well as the Ki-84. After the computer died i'm pissed and don't want to work on any of my projects for a few days. I'm going to help out with the PBY then start back on the Ki-61 and Ki-84 ------------------ Tony "Razer" Martin http://www.fshangar.com [This message has been edited by Razer (edited 05-30-2000).] IP: Logged
slk unregistered	posted 05-30- 07:17 PM Razer, I got a little project for ya see'n how your just layin around these days, The Martin BIG BOAT!!!!!!!!! [This message has been edited by slk (edited 05-30-2000).] IP: Logged
MrBlob Pilot	posted 05-30- 07:23 PM I'm In alpha testing for my BE2c and will release a Beta within a week or Two.... (Go to SV's FANTastic ww1 SITE TO SEE PICS) i'M ALSO RELEASING A Sopwith Pup this week as well...around thursday or Friday..... I may start work on the Ju52 one day in the future...gota wait on spanky...or I may start and let 'im catch up ; - ) MrBlob ------------------ "MrBlob is Currently Working on: The BE2c" Check out my WW1 Website for Fighter tactics and History: www.MrBlob.Freeserve.Co.uk/doattt IP: Logged

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